www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Ron Johnsonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/ron-johnson/?utm_medium=RSS2018-03-09T13:09:41-05:00Sen. Ron Johnson thought the drinking age was 182018-03-09T13:09:41-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/9/sen-ron-johnson-thought-the-drinking-age-was-18/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MADISON, Wis. (AP) - After initially thinking the drinking age was still 18, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, said he would support lowering it from age 21.</p> <p>The 62-year-old Republican made the comments Thursday on "The Devil's Advocates" radio show. He was initially explaining his opposition to raising the ...The Latest: Baldwin reaction to Trump tariffs mixed2018-03-08T16:32:21-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/8/the-latest-ryan-johnson-oppose-trump-tariffs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Latest on Wisconsin reaction to tariffs (all times local):</p> <p>3:52 p.m.</p> <p>Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin is offering a mixed reaction to President Donald Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs widely panned by Republicans.</p> <p>Baldwin said Thursday that the tariffs send "a strong message to bad actors ...Sen. Ron Johnson warns against tariffs2018-03-08T09:39:00-05:00Seth McLaughlinhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/8/sen-ron-johnson-warns-against-tariffs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sen. Ron Johnson said President Trump's push to impose tariffs on some imports will do more harm than good and said he doesn't buy that the idea that the move is needed to bolster national security.</p> <p>Mr. Johnson, Wisconsin Republican, said the plan could spark a trade war, threaten hundreds ...The Latest: Hovde undecided on Senate bid, would sign pledge2018-01-03T11:22:12-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/3/the-latest-senate-candidates-will-sign-unity-pledg/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Latest on Republican Senate unity pledge (all times local):</p> <p>5:50 p.m.</p> <p>Madison businessman Eric Hovde says he still hasn't decided on whether he'll run for Senate, but if he does he would agree to a unity pledge.</p> <p>Hovde commented Wednesday after the two announced Republican ...Ron Johnson hopes Alabama has taught Steve Bannon a lesson2017-12-13T11:48:52-05:00Sally Personshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/13/ron-johnson-hopes-alabama-has-taught-steve-bannon-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sen. Ron Johnson said Wednesday he hopes the results in Alabama taught Steve Bannon a lesson.</p> <p>"I hope he pays attention that you need good candidates to win in Senate races," Mr. Johnson, Wisconsin Republican, said to NBC News while walking between meetings on Capitol Hill.</p> <p>Steve Bannon, former White ...Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials2017-12-11T11:20:55-05:00The Associated Presshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/11/excerpts-from-recent-wisconsin-editorials/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 6</p> <p>Predictions of higher federal debt are no joke</p> <p>U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, told a group in Madison this fall he would support a tax overhaul bill "as long as it's pro-growth and doesn't increase the national debt."</p> <p>Well, so much for that.</p> <p>Johnson voted ...Steve Daines, Ron Johnson announce support for Senate tax-cut bill2017-12-01T09:20:34-05:00David Sherfinskihttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/1/steve-daines-ron-johnson-announce-support-senate-t/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Two key GOP holdouts on Friday announced they plan to support Senate Republicans' tax overhaul plan, with one saying it looks like the backing will give leaders enough supporters to pass the legislation.</p> <p>Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Steve Daines of Montana, who have been holding out for additional ...Johnson cuts deal, supports Republican Senate tax bill2017-12-01T09:44:00-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/1/johnson-cuts-deal-should-cast-deciding-vote-on-gop/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says he's comfortable voting for the GOP tax overhaul bill even though it's projected to worsen federal shortfalls by more than $1 trillion over the next decade.</p> <p>Johnson told reporters Friday he thinks the changes will stimulate the economy based on other ...Republican Sen. Johnson says he remains opposed to tax bill2017-11-27T15:54:53-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/27/republican-sen-johnson-says-he-remains-opposed-to-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, says he still intends to vote against the GOP tax bill unless changes are made.</p> <p>Johnson told reporters on a conference call Monday that "we are working very diligently with other Senate Republican colleagues who have similar concerns to ...Republican Senate tax cut bill scaring off some lawmakers 2017-11-27T21:25:13-05:00David Sherfinskihttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/27/republican-senate-tax-cut-bill-scaring-off-some-la/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Senate Republicans scrambled Monday to try to win back their own GOP lawmakers wavering over the tax-cut bill as prospects dimmed for a floor vote this week.</p> <p>Sen. Steve Daines of Montana became the second Republican to say he can't vote for the measure as it stands, echoing the concerns ...Senate Republicans voice hesitations on tax reform bill2017-11-20T17:29:09-05:00David Sherfinskihttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/20/senate-republicans-voice-hesitations-on-tax-reform/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sen. Susan Collins doesn't want to see the Obamacare individual mandate repealed. For Sens. Rand Paul and Tom Cotton, though, repealing the mandate is critical.</p> <p>Several other Republicans say they're worried about the size of the tax cuts and the deficit it will leave behind.</p> <p>And Sen. Ron Johnson already ...Ron Johnson doubts Senate would seat Roy Moore2017-11-16T07:52:29-05:00Sally Personshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/16/ron-johnson-doubts-senate-would-seat-roy-moore/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sen. Ron Johnson said Thursday he doubts the Senate would seat Alabama's former Chief Justice Roy Moore even if he's elected.</p> <p>"I think the Supreme Court has ruled that a duly elected senator needs to be sworn in, but then it's up to the body itself to decide whether we ...Committee clears Kirstjen Nielsen, Trump's pick to lead DHS2017-11-14T17:14:00-05:00Stephen Dinanhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/14/committee-clears-trumps-pick-lead-dhs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted Tuesday to approve Kirstjen Nielsen as the next Homeland Security secretary, overcoming objections from Democrats who said she lacked leadership experience and didn't appear to be independent enough from the White House.</p> <p>Ms. Nielsen has been a top adviser to former Homeland Security Secretary ...Ron Johnson says he's working with House members on another health care plan2017-10-19T08:08:12-04:00Sally Personshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/19/ron-johnson-says-hes-working-house-members-another/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sen. Ron Johnson said Thursday that he's working with House members on another alternative health care plan.</p> <p>"I recognize there are two hurdles. In the Senate, we have to get Democrats' support to get to 60 votes, but another hurdle is the House," Mr. Johnson, Wisconsin Republican, said on "The ...Ron Johnson threatens to subpoena OPM over Obamacare 'exemption'2017-10-05T11:25:05-04:00Tom Howell Jr.http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/5/ron-johnson-threatens-subpoena-opm-over-obamacare-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin threaten to subpoena the federal Office of Personnel Management Thursday after it failed to pony up documents related to Congress' treatment under Obamacare.</p> <p>The 2010 health law requires federal lawmakers and their staff members to use its web-based exchanges if they want to get covered ...Wisconsin's Johnson: Players should stand for anthem2017-09-29T14:24:07-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/29/wisconsins-johnson-players-should-stand-for-anthem/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>FITCHBURG, Wis. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says football players should stand for the national anthem.</p> <p>Johnson, an Oshkosh Republican, told reporters following an appearance at the Madison Area Builders Association that he believes the U.S. flag is a symbol of millions of people who have died for Americans' ...Ron Johnson says no guarantees of coverage under the Republican health plan or Obamacare2017-09-21T09:08:52-04:00Sally Personshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/21/ron-johnson-says-there-are-no-guarantees-coverage-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sen. Ron Johnson got into a heated exchange Wednesday on the issue of whether those with pre-existing conditions would be covered under the Republicans' replacement plan.</p> <p>"Millions of people lost coverage of Obamacare. There are no guarantees other than the fact that premiums have already doubled. They continue to skyrocket. ...Medicaid fueling opioid epidemic? New theory is challenged2017-08-31T12:11:26-04:00CARLA K. JOHNSON and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVARhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/31/medicaid-fueling-opioid-epidemic-new-theory-is-cha/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>WASHINGTON (AP) - An intriguing new theory is gaining traction among conservative foes of the Obama-era health law: Its Medicaid expansion to low-income adults may be fueling the opioid epidemic.</p> <p>If true, that would represent a shocking outcome for the Affordable Care Act. But there's no evidence to suggest that's ...US senator asks Serbia to deny Russian staff official status2017-08-29T17:36:47-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/29/us-senator-asks-serbia-to-deny-russian-staff-offic/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - A United States senator expressed hope on Tuesday that Serbia won't grant diplomatic status to the Russian staff of a controversial facility that some believe is a spy base but that Moscow insists is a disaster relief center.</p> <p>Wisconsin Republican Ron Johnson, who chairs the U.S. ...Sen. Johnson: Should Wisconsin bear full Foxconn cost?2017-08-15T15:36:45-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/15/sen-johnson-should-wisconsin-bear-full-foxconn-cos/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MILWAUKEE (AP) - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is questioning whether Wisconsin should bear the full $3 billion in financial incentives being considered to lure electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group to the state.</p> <p>Johnson raised the question since Illinois workers would also benefit from the plant, which is expected to be ...